Citybiz reports on our community celebration to commemorate our new mural at Vital Brookdale, our supportive housing complex in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Two years ago, The Foundling’s Vital Brookdale complex opened to serve our community in Brownsville, Brooklyn. We were involved in this project from the start, which not only includes affordable housing for the community, but contains Foundling-managed Supportive Housing units for young people aging out of foster care and adults with development disabilities. Based out of an on-site office, our staff provide holistic support and guidance as our participants navigate living on their own – often for the very first time.
We are excited to unveil a new mural – located on the wall of Brookdale Hospital, which overlooks the building – to further celebrate our residents and their place in the community.
The artwork, which is 47 feet wide and 21 feet tall, was conceptualized, created, and painted by Layqa Nuna Yawar, a public artist and multidisciplinary storyteller. Titled Colors of My City, the mural’s imagery and subjects (from actual Vital Brookdale residents to community landmarks) were developed through conversations with community members – allowing it to truly reflect the neighborhood and those within it.
Read our press release for more information on the project!
View photos of the mural’s creation and completion below:
On November 5, 2023, over 50,000 athletes will take to the streets for a 26.2-mile route through all five boroughs of New York City – and 11 of them will be running in support of The Foundling!
Meet our team of runners below – each of them are incredible athletes, and all share a commitment to raising money to help build futures for the communities we serve in New York and Puerto Rico. Learn more about each runner, and help them reach their goals here.
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Eric Kim
Connor ZielinskiTransformational change is possible, but sometimes only with some help. The Foundling inspires me and many others to support any way we can, and I genuinely believe in the mission. I am a massive proponent of ending the mental health stigma, and I fully believe everyone deserves a fair shot at a healthy and happy life. I want to continue to help remove obstacles for people across the community. |
On their Around the Boroughs segment, NY1 reporter reporter Ron Lee reported on our Staten Island Community Partnership‘s need for an indoor space for our weekly SICP Free Market. While the pantry has operated outdoors over the summer, as the months grow colder this will be more difficult.
Watch the video below:
On #StatenIsland, an indoor space is being sought so that a food pantry can continue to help those in need when the weather gets colder. #AroundTheBoroughs #ny1 @chelsea_j_katz @Sherwoodstock pic.twitter.com/eCOOqV4u7L
— Ron Lee (@RonLeeReporting) September 11, 2023
The Staten Island Advance reported on our mobile food pantry, which has been operated weekly all summer by our Staten Island Community Partnership.
On their daily Around the Boroughs segment, reporter Ron Lee reported on our Staten Island Community Partnership‘s mobile food pantry.
Watch the video below:
On #StatenIsland, a mobile food pantry is helping families in need provide food for their table. #AroundTheBoroughs #ny1 @chelsea_j_katz @Sherwoodstock @TheNYFoundling pic.twitter.com/W8hAECMv9f
— Ron Lee (@RonLeeReporting) August 23, 2023
In their latest blog post, Taylor Britt of The Difference Card sat down with Meghan O’Keefe, Assistant Vice President in our Human Resources department. In the interview, they discuss our successes using The Difference Card as a way to keep health insurance cost low while providing the best possible benefits for Foundling staff.